EPA v. TJ MAXX DISTRIBUTION CENTER

Case summary

On August 22, 2012, Region 1 filed a CAFO that simultaneously initiated and settled an enforcement action against The TJX Companies, Inc. (TJX) for violations of EPCRA and the associated federal regulations at 40 C.F.R. Part 370. TJX’s subsidiary, NBC Second Realty Corp., owns and/or operates a warehouse and distribution center located Worcester, Massachusetts that services TJX’s retail operations. An EPA inspection at the warehouse revealed that TJX was storing lead and sulfuric acid (from batteries) in quantities above the applicable minimum threshold levels and had failed to file the required Tier II forms for these chemicals for calendar years 2007-2009. Under the terms of the CAFO, TJX will pay a penalty of $26,325 to resolve the alleged violations.

Defendants (1)

• TJ MAXX DISTRIBUTION CENTERNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• T J MAXX DISTRIBUTION CENTER

  135 GODDARD MEMORIAL DRIVE, WORCESTER, MA, 01603

  Registry ID: 110043252752

Statutes cited

• EPCRA 312 — Emergency and Hazardous Chemical Inventory Forms

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• TJ MAXX DISTRIBUTION CENTERentered 2012-08-22

  Primary law: EPCRA

  Federal penalty: $26,325

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2011-10-26Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2012-08-22Final Order Issued
• 2012-08-22Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2012-08-22Enforcement Action Closed